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written by
Robert Morse
published by
the Wright Center for Science Education Tufts University

This lab manual uses a letter by Franklin to motivate experiments studying static electricity. The experiments explore the transfer of electric charge during the charging and discharging of Leyden jars. The material includes detailed descriptions of how to set up classroom experiments using inexpensive materials. The manual also includes historical references and pictures.

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